US Bridges

Lake Ridge Road over West Branch Ten Mile Riv

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.0 MI from Nys 97 · Structure no. 000000002268550

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ridge Road over West Branch Ten Mile Riv is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Ridge Road over West Branch Ten Mile Riv in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Ridge Road
CrossesWest Branch Ten Mile Riv
Location1.0 MI from Nys 97
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.58976, -75.01164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$953,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Ridge Road over West Branch Ten Mile Riv built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ridge Road over West Branch Ten Mile Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Ridge Road over West Branch Ten Mile Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Lake Ridge Road over West Branch Ten Mile Riv?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ridge Road over West Branch Ten Mile Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.